HILLARY BARNETT 617-***-**** ady2qf@r.postjobfree.com

SKILLS: Animal Surgery, Injections, and Hippocratic Screening Animal Tissue(s) Harvesting Cell and Tissue Culture HPLC FPLC Column Chromatography TLC (1 and 2 D) GC RIA Autoradiography Molecular Biology Chemotaxis Organic Synthesis Raman/FTIR Spectroscopy qPCR RT-PCR gel electrophoresis DNA/RNA isolation DNA/RNA gel purification MS Suite GLP/GMP business food industry recruiting communication time management and multitasking customer service independent/collaborative work abilities flexibility candidate sourcing and engagement interviewing and assessment communication and relationship building industry trends and market knowledge

WORKING KNOWLEDGE: Photolithography Microfluidics & Microfluidic Encapsulation 3D printing MEMS SEM/TEM AFM Light and Fluorescence Microscopy Micro-CT DNA Origami R for Statistics Microbiology Biochemistry Electron Spin Resonance

EDUCATION:

HARVARD UNIVERSITY Master of Liberal Arts in Bioengineering and Nanotechnology May 2016

Relevant coursework includes Introduction to MEMS, Introduction to Nanobiotechnology, Introduction to Microscopy, Fundamentals of Microfluidics, Microfluidics & Biological Analysis, Fabrication of Microfluidic Devices, Molecular Biology, Medical Ethics, and Biostatistics.

Wrote thesis entitled, “A Point-of-Care Device for Measuring Glucose, Ketones, Hemoglobin, and Glycated Hemoglobin from Whole Blood.”

First in state to be awarded pro bono contract through new commission to help first-time patent applicants.

NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY Master of Science in Pharmacology

Coursework included Pharmacokinetics, Concepts in Pharmacology, Toxicology, Biopharmacology, Drug Metabolism, Experimental Pharmacology, Pathophysiology, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, and Biochemistry.

BOSTON UNIVERSITY Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry with Minor in Biology

Awarded learning scholarship by Dr. Ruth R. Levine, Department of Pharmacology at Boston University School of Medicine to research effects of estrogen on rat uteri and drug absorption in small intestine.

Collaborated with Dr. Levine on additional two-year directed study on drug absorption in small intestine.

Wrote thesis entitled, “Iodination of 17-Beta Estradiol as a Scanning and Therapeutic Agent for Breast Cancer.” Lab work conducted at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Department of Nuclear Medicine.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Roadrunner Recruiters- business developer and co-owner September 2022 to present

Source, screen, and assess candidates through various channels, including job boards, LinkedIn, and referrals.

Conduct in-depth interviews to evaluate candidates' skills, experiences, and cultural fit.

Manage the candidate experience by providing timely feedback and updates throughout the recruitment process.

Negotiate offers and facilitate the offer acceptance process, ensuring alignment between candidate and client expectations.

Keep abreast of industry trends, changes in the job market, and emerging recruitment

University of Massachusetts Chan School of Medicine

Horae Gene Therapy Center Lab Manager/ Research Associate 2021 to 2022

responsible for building DNA/RNA libraries for 100 viable rAAV vectors constructs as potential therapeutic candidates

coordinated non-human primate biodistribution study to analyze multiple tissues for rAAVs, dissected brain and pituitary

responsible for cataloguing hundreds of rAAV vectors using Excel, and ordering proprietary vectors, validated gene sequences using SnapGene

responsible for locating and negotiating the procurement of non-human primates

LabCorp Molecular Laboratory Technician-COVID Unit Westborough, MA September 2020 to 2021

analysis of incoming COVID-19 patient test samples

KingFisher/Hamilton MagEx magnetic bead RNA purification

AppliedBiosystems qPCR

BOSTON UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER CANCER CENTER Senior Research Technician Boston, MA

Researched causes of septic shock syndrome and role of nitric oxide synthase on vascular smooth muscle.

Utilized cell and tissue cultures and molecular biology techniques.

Gained lab management experience and maintained, calibrated, and repaired lab equipment.

BOSTON UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER DEPT. OF PULMONARY MEDICINE Senior Research Technician Boston, MA

Researched effects of hypoxia on endothelial cells.

Trained pulmonary fellows in sterile technique, cell and tissue culture, and HPLC.

Invited to speak at American Thoracic Society on “Effect of Decreased Ambient Oxygen on Prostaglandin Production in Pulmonary Arterial and Aortic Endothelial Cells” abstract by H.F. Barnett and H.W. Farber.

CHARLES STARK DRAPER LABORATORY Senior Research Technician Cambridge, MA

Senior Research Technician: synthesis, and purification of triazine fluids, R&D of new critical fluids.

Supervised HPLC laboratory activities that included daily equipment calibration, maintenance, and repair. Trained and supervised all staff on proper equipment use.

Mentored undergraduate student in laboratory research.

Selected as Attendee for Gordon Conference: Surface of Adhesion Conference.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

HILLARY’S, INC. Founder and President Chestnut Hill, MA

Conceptualized, planned, and launched organic baking mix company. Wrote business plan, secured funding, filed incorporation papers, trademarked logo, submitted products for nutritional information and shelf-life studies, sourced vendors for packaging, raw goods, co-packing, shipping, and advertising, recruiting entire staff

Recruited and engaged food chemist, co-packer, and shipper to ensure quality and efficiency of operations.

Secured national accounts including Wild Oats, Bread and Circus, and other high-end specialty stores.

Featured in Boston Business Journal article as Entrepreneur of the Month.

Accepted for membership in National Association for the Specialty Food Trade, Inc. based on excellence in product quality, taste, and packaging.

ADDITIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS

• Professional Affiliation: American Chemical Society, National Association of Specialty Food Trade

• First in state to be awarded pro bono contract through new commission to help first time patent applicants

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